sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Perhaps you’ve received an acknowledgment letter for a donation that gave you a transactional vibe. Such a pledge can be your foundation for trust. Is the support of a corporation or a government agency going to be lauded and celebrated more than that of an individual? I know I have. Trust is about consistency.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. I’m referring to individual donations , corporate partnerships , events , grants , and online campaigns. With CauseVox, you can customize your donation page to align with your organization’s brand.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2012

It’s National Telework Week - March 5 - 9, where individuals and organizations pledge to telework for one week. In celebration, BetterWorld is offering special pricing and discounts for both of our donation programs through TechSoup for nonprofits for the full month of March. Take the pledge to telework this week!

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can offer an additional way for congregants to give in a world that is growing more reliant on credit cards and eChecks to make purchases and donations. Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan’s Giving Tuesday giving day donation page. That’s where accepting tithes online comes in. Themed giving days. Bake sales.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key. Give your appeal some strong legs to stand on by revisiting, refreshing, and optimizing your website , social media channels, and online donation form. Deadlines are amazing at inspiring action.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We’ve seen that contributions from board members often account for 20% or more of a campaign’s total donations. Providing pledge forms and gently encouraging they be returned by a particular date. Celebrate reaching your goal. Once you’ve reached your goal, it’s time to celebrate! Form a committee of board members.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

The good news is that nonprofits have a ton of options when it comes to unique fundraising events that inspire donations and spread awareness of your mission. An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. Online gaming.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. In recent years, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Month to continue the celebrations for a span of 30 days. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? Volkswagen, GM, Amazon, and the USPS pledged a commitment to green vehicles.

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Qgiv

JUNE 2, 2021

Use a matching gifts integration on your donation form. Often, these integrations come in the form of a search bar that can be added to your donation form or donation thank-you page. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri includes a matching gift search on their Qgiv donation form to ensure supporters’ gifts go further.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you. A “donor plant” refers to a person who attends your gala / special event with the intention of making a significant donation.

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sgEngage

JULY 28, 2023

A challenge gift is a donation that creates an incentive for others to give by offering a financial reward based on an established contingency. A few examples of challenge gifts include: Matching “Dollar-for-Dollar” Challenge Gifts: A donor may agree to donate $20,000 if the nonprofit organization raises $20,000 within a given time.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Supporters can pledge to donate per basket made or provide a one-time donation to the participant of their choice. Participants can encourage their friends and family to donate for more play time or pledge money based on the participants’ achievements.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Nearly one-third of annual giving happens in December, with the last three days of the year accounting for about 12% of yearly donations. However, it’s not always easy to draw in those donation numbers. Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Easy fundraising ideas. Gift wrapping.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Sarah has been donating to protect animals for several years and has gradually increased her contributions over time. Asking loyal donors to make a three year giving pledge is fundamental to increasing their engagement. Meet Sarah, a passionate and dedicated supporter of your local Humane Society, an animal rescue organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2015

A few months ago, PewDiePie and the Bro Army raised more than $630,000 for Save the Children through a crowdfundraiser on Indiegogo , a gaming bundle on The Humble Bundle, live-streams on Twitch and an anonymous matching donation of $150,000. It is every nonprofit’s dream to have Oprah or other celebrity do a fundraiser for them.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Online auctions: Auction off donated items or organization merchandise using a video platform to encourage global participation. Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

They can either collect regular donations or pledges from family and friends based on the number of pages or books they read on their personal fundraising pages at the conclusion of the read-a-thon. When participants make donation asks to their networks, they need a place where their family members and friends can go to make donations.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can offer an additional way for congregants to give in a world that is growing more reliant on credit cards and eChecks to make purchases and donations. Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan’s Giving Tuesday giving day donation page. That’s where accepting tithes online comes in. Themed giving days. Bake sales.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Encourage local businesses to sponsor the event or donate supplies to help cover costs. Require participants to collect pledges from friends and family based on the distance they ride. Attendees can taste the entries and vote for their favorites by making a donation.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. In a nutshell, the dollars that participants would otherwise be spent on shaving products are donated to the Testicular Cancer Foundation. As a prize, the winner can take a portion of all the entry fees or choose to donate it back to your nonprofit.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Similar to how impact blocks on your Classy campaign can help supporters feel like their donation is going towards a specific effort, breaking up your fundraising campaign into smaller, more targeted crowdfunding campaigns is another way to allow donors to support the individual effort that resonates most with them.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

Text fundraising is a great tool for your organization to increase fundraising and expand your audience reach by allowing supporters to donate through a simple text message. This can be an easy addition to any campaign, or you can host a campaign specifically for text donations!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

When your peer-to-peer participants reach out to their networks to donate to your fundraiser, give them the ability to create individual fundraising pages for them to direct their friends and family members to. Reach out to local businesses and sponsors to see if any of them would be willing to donate items. 2) A-thon events.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Winter is the time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, watch the snow fall, and try to stay warm with a variety of hot beverages and fluffy socks. Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising empowers supporters to fundraise on behalf of your organization by gathering donations from their personal networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Well, that’s a stretch – but a book that has an embedded donation to a charity with a mission to end Malaria can help that charity save lives. They are donating $20 from the purchase of each copy of End Malaria to Malaria No More to send a mosquito net to a family in need and fight against malaria.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Use ticketing tiers to encourage VIP experiences and different donation levels. . You can start the challenge early in December and then end the event with a live stream that celebrates all involved, highlighting those who exceeded certain contribution points. . Donors can donate to individuals or teams via email or social media. .

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

In-person events like galas, benefits, and dinner parties are formal fundraisers, and a great way to celebrate your organization’s achievements, connect with supporters, and raise funds. Anonymity for bidders makes the shy bidder more confident to bid and donate. . Social competition can be healthy for raising bids.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A clear statement of your fundraising goal and impact A clear call to action, whether it’s a donate button or another action you would like readers to take. A story that will tug at heartstrings Your goal for the campaign and a clear impact statement A clear CTA in the form of a question, plus a donate button. Email Types.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A Call to Action That Celebrates Giving. She characterized #GivingTuesday as a call to action that celebrates giving and encourages more, better, and smarter giving. " These are photos of yourself doing good or pledging to give back and tweeted with hashtags #unselfie and #GivingTuesday. Resources for Organizations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Help them out : Make donate buttons stand out using bold, contrasting colors. Put donate buttons in multiple places so folks don’t have to hit the “back” button. Make branded donation landing forms that match whatever campaign appeal the donor received; they need reassurance they’re in the right place.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends. Choose a movie, schedule a date and time, and ask for a donation. Participants make a donation to enter, and then people are invited to donate when they vote.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2016

It's a multi-tiered approach in which donors are asked to raise money in addition to donating. than a stranger soliciting donations. Though your ultimate goal will be to increase proceeds and donations for your fundraiser, try to prioritize one or two secondary goals for your P2P campaign. Set Your Goals. Interests.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. It was incredibly easy to set up a fundraiser or make a donation. They tailored the prizes for their event to the theme of the event: in this case they had prizes donated from Patagonia, which makes a ton of outdoor gear. Forward Together With Casa.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2015

After weeks of bad news – from terrorism, shootings, fear, racism, shootings, and more, it felt good to celebrate something that makes us all feel good – giving. If you tweeted with the hashtag #IGiveBecause – you received a $20 gift card to donate to the charity of your choice on their site.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

@DarcyPud crying for you to make a donation. The NTEN Board has pledged to match every dollar up to $15,000, so your contribution will go twice as far! To make this challenge more fun, I've pledged to perform a goofy (and somewhat embarrassing) celebration if I reach my total. Thanks, Corey.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Otherwise known as the Global Day of Giving, #GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the United States). As a fundraiser, you’re probably wondering how your organization can get a slice of that donation pie. Leverage Facebook donations: This year. Create your Donations Account.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Use ticketing tiers to encourage VIP experiences and different donation levels. . You can start the challenge early in December and then end the event with a live stream that celebrates all involved, highlighting those who exceeded certain contribution points. . Donors can donate to individuals or teams via email or social media. .

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